AgribusinessFonterra and farmers to benefit from restructureFonterra fears its profits and market share will both take a hit if it doesn't forge ahead with planned changes to its business.07 Apr 05:51 AM
AgribusinessShareholders able to double investment in dairy giantFonterra shareholders will be able to invest in shares up two times their annual production rate, almost double that of current rates.07 Apr 03:43 AM
AgribusinessFonterra's plan explainedFonterra has revealed details of its plan for dairy farmers to trade shares amongst themselves.07 Apr 01:00 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Daunting challenge to feed the worldPrime Minister John Key will today front the first full meeting of a global environmental alliance.06 Apr 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDrought creates feed shortage for winterThe drought hitting Northland farmers could not get much more serious, Federated Farmers says.06 Apr 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFarmers wary of Fonterra share tradingFonterra is talking to its farmers this week about ways of allowing them to start trading in its shares.05 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionTime for action on pig welfareThe Govt should think carefully when drawing up its new rules for the treatment of pigs, writes Catriona MacLennan.29 Mar 06:35 AM
InvestmentCourt charges may not bar foreign farm ownershipFailed business dealings and pending court charges may not preclude a foreign purchase of NZ dairy farms.29 Mar 12:00 AM
AgribusinessKiwis have stake in farm buyoutsA listed Chinese business behind a bid to buy a privately owned dairy farm business could end up mostly owned by New Zealanders.25 Mar 03:00 PM
AgribusinessNeighbour fears worstA Waikato farmer says he is suspicious and distrustful of a reported foreign takeover of the debt-ridden Crafar farms.25 Mar 03:00 PM
EconomyChinese would bring innovation to NZ dairy industry - lawyerThe Chinese-owned company wanting to buy the balance of the Crafar farms would be the first vertically integrated dairy business in NZ.25 Mar 04:20 AM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Should May Wang be allowed to buy NZ's dairy farms?Kiwis concerned about NZ farms being sold to foreign investors have no one to blame but themselves, writes Bernard Hickey.25 Mar 12:35 AM